Women

LAHORE: International Women’s Day 8th March was celebrated across Punjab through seminars, discussions and awareness events organized by the Women Development Department Punjab and the Social Welfare & Bait-ul-Maal Department Punjab in collaboration with various NGOs. The events brought together government officials, civil society representatives and social activists to highlight the importance of women’s empowerment, […]

Lahore: Marking National Women’s Day on February 12, the Pakistan Institute of Legislative Development and Transparency (PILDAT) highlighted persistent structural barriers limiting women’s leadership in public service despite constitutional safeguards and affirmative policies. The report, titled “Women in Public Service in Pakistan: Barriers and Recommendations,” was prepared with support from Interloop Limited and launched at

Lahore: A multi-stakeholder consultation on gender equality and equity in Pakistan’s media industry was held on Friday at Punjab University, where journalists and media professionals shared experiences and highlighted persistent challenges faced by women in newsrooms. Organised by the Institute for Research, Advocacy and Development (IRADA) with support from the Canadian Fund for Local Initiatives

Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has launched the second phase of the Chief Minister Livestock Assets Programme, extending the initiative to 12 districts of Punjab, including Multan, Dera Ghazi Khan, and Layyah. The programme aims to empower rural women by providing free buffaloes and cows, enabling them to earn a sustainable, home-based income